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The Best of Good Dog! Magazine is now online, right here! The most useful information... the most entertaining and helpful stories from 18 years of Good Dog! Magazine are now available for you to search, browse, read and enjoy. And best of all -- your six-month web subscription is FREE!!! Check out these helpful, informative articles or SEARCH our story library with the search box above. Product Test Report: PoopsAway! Scoop and Bags If you own dogs, and you go for walks, we certainly hope you're a member of the Poop Pickup Club. It's your duty as a responsible dog owner to clean up after your dog, whether on public or private property. People long ago gave up on building a better mousetrap. But they haven't given up the search for the perfect pooper scooper. Every year, we get five or ten new products for this unglamorous task. This year the "better poop-trap" is called Poops Away!™. READ MORE Dog Days For purposeful procrastination, nothing tops a dog. Take this morning, for example -- it's ten o'clock and, for hours, I've managed to put off writing. READ MORE Heritage of the hound All dogs share many traits due to their common genetic background. But some dogs have been carefully bred for specialized traits. That factors in to what makes each breed different -- along with physical traits. If you're thinking about adding a dog to the family, it's important to look into those traits and understand what they might mean in terms of the human/dog relationship. READ MORE Dr. Deb As many of you know, dogs are some of my most beloved friends and companions. This past month, however, I've seen their dark side. I became embroiled in a "dangerous dog" case. It involves an unneutered male of a breed known for being independent and possibly having aggressive tendencies. This particular dog has become increasingly aggressive over time. He's unlicensed, never has a collar on, and is never confined. Despite living on a fairly busy street, he's managed to successfully dodge cars. He's been seen roaming as far away as 10 miles from home. READ MORE Canine colitis Diarrhea is a common condition that almost every dog owner will experience at some point -- in the dog, not necessarily the owner. Most often, the condition is inconvenient but brief, lasting only a day or two. Diarrhea that lasts longer than a few days or is particularly severe (with the dog showing other signs of illness such as lethargy, vomiting, or a fever) can indicate a more serious problem. READ MORE Pain control There's no question that dogs feel pain. But because they are the descendants of wolves, they often attempt to hide their pain to avoid showing weakness. Since they have different degrees of stoicism and tolerance to pain, it can sometimes be challenging to pinpoint the source of the pain. READ MORE |
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